WW1 L4

Question 1

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer 1

A plan made by von Schlieffen in 1905 in order for Germany to defeat france

Question 2

What happened during the Schlieffen plan?

Answer 2

Belgium - The Germans were not expecting any resistance from Belgium, but the Belgian army fought bravely and managed to delay the Germans

Question 3

What did Britain’s do?

Answer 3

Britain declared war on Germany in response to the invasion of Belgium and helped both the Belgian and French armies.

Question 4

France were part of Britain’s alliances what happened?

Answer 4

France responded quickly to the German attack and with the help of the British, prevented the Germans from reaching Paris at the Battle Of Marne.

Question 5

Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail?

Answer 5

The plan relied upon rapid movement. The resistance of the Belgians and the BEF prevented this.

Question 6

Stalemate-

Answer 6

Stalemate - exists when war reaches a situation in which no progress can be made or no advance is possible for either side